Tayuya was overbearing and foul-mouthed towards most people, especially [[Jirōbō]], calling him "fatty" and [[Sakon]] calling him "birdbrain", as he criticised her over it. She didn't think much of [[Shikamaru Nara]] as a leader, but as a weak, useless rat, who ran away when she used her [[Doki]] to attack him. Like several of the Sound Four, Tayuya had her own perception of morality as she criticised Shikamaru for sacrificing members of his team to bring back one person who left with them voluntarily. Orochimaru commented that Tayuya has a "doesn't-want-to-lose" mentality that can slow down the team.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 202, page 16</ref> Like the rest of the Sound Five, Tayuya constantly referred to her enemies as "trash".

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Tayuya was overbearing and foul-mouthed towards most people, especially [[Jirōbō]], calling him "fatty" and [[Sakon]] calling him "birdbrain", as he criticised her over it. She didn't think much of [[Shikamaru Nara]] as a leader, but as a weak, useless rat, who ran away when she used her [[Doki]] to attack him. Like several of the Sound Four, Tayuya had her own perception of morality as she criticised Shikamaru for sacrificing members of his team to bring back one person who left with them voluntarily. [[Orochimaru]] commented that Tayuya has a "doesn't-want-to-lose" mentality that can slow down the team.<ref>Chapter 202, page 16</ref> Like the rest of the Sound Five, Tayuya constantly referred to her enemies as "trash".

== Appearance ==

== Appearance ==

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Tayuya's most distinctive feature was her long, untamed, pink hair (depicted as red in the anime). She also wore a black hat with bandaged sides which was shredded when Tayuya reached her second state. She wore a tan tunic, much like the other members of [[Sound Four]], with black shorts and standard black shinobi sandals. In her second state her skin turns brown and her eyes turn yellow. Her hair grows longer and turns pink in the anime. She also grows a set of horns.

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Tayuya's most distinctive feature was her long, untamed, pink hair (depicted as red in the anime). She also wore a black hat with bandaged sides which was shredded when Tayuya reached her second state. She wore a tan tunic, much like the other members of Sound Four, with black shorts and standard black shinobi sandals. In her second state her skin turns brown and her eyes turn yellow. Her hair grows longer and turns pink in the anime. She also grows a set of horns.

== Abilities ==

== Abilities ==

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As one of the Sound Four, an elite group who served at Orochimaru's direct orders, Tayuya was a strong kunoichi. She claimed to be the second strongest member of the Sound Four, subsequent only to [[Sakon]]. She was also very intelligent, and could think of excellent strategies, though not quite parallel with those of Shikamaru. In the anime, another testament to her skills was her being chosen for [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]] by Kabuto Yakushi. Furthermore, Shikamaru stated that Tayuya's prowess was of [[jōnin]]-level.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 304</ref>

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As one of the Sound Four, an elite group who served at Orochimaru's direct orders, Tayuya was a strong kunoichi. She claimed to be the second strongest member of the Sound Four, subsequent only to Sakon. She was also very intelligent, and could think of excellent strategies, though not quite parallel with those of Shikamaru. In the anime, another testament to her skills was her being chosen for [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]]. Furthermore, Shikamaru stated that Tayuya's prowess was of [[jōnin]]-level.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 304</ref>

=== Cursed Seal ===

=== Cursed Seal ===

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[[File:Tayuya Curse Mark 1.png|thumb|Tayuya in the first level of her cursed seal.]]

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[[File:Tayuya Curse Mark 2.png|thumb|right|Tayuya while in the second level of her cursed seal.]]

As one of Orochimaru's closest and most powerful warriors, Tayuya was branded with a cursed seal. When in [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals#Tayuya|Level 2]] Cursed Seal form, her hair grew longer, remaining pink, her skin became a dark shade of brown, and she grew several horns on the top of her head. In this state, she gained an immense boost in strength, stamina and endurance, which allowed her to surpass even Shikamaru's various shadow techniques. In the anime, when experiencing strong feelings of hatred and rage, she could draw even more power from the seal. As a result, after her reincarnation, the power of her cursed seal was increased considerably. An example of this was the fact that the range of her sound-based genjutsu techniques were greatly increased.

As one of Orochimaru's closest and most powerful warriors, Tayuya was branded with a cursed seal. When in [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals#Tayuya|Level 2]] Cursed Seal form, her hair grew longer, remaining pink, her skin became a dark shade of brown, and she grew several horns on the top of her head. In this state, she gained an immense boost in strength, stamina and endurance, which allowed her to surpass even Shikamaru's various shadow techniques. In the anime, when experiencing strong feelings of hatred and rage, she could draw even more power from the seal. As a result, after her reincarnation, the power of her cursed seal was increased considerably. An example of this was the fact that the range of her sound-based genjutsu techniques were greatly increased.

=== Demonic Flute ===

=== Demonic Flute ===

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[[File:Tayuya Curse Mark 2.png|thumb|left|Tayuya playing her flute while in the second level of her cursed seal.]]

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[[File:Tayuya Curse Mark 1.png|thumb|left|Tayuya playing her flute.]]

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Tayuya was the only member of the Sound Four to use sound as her primary fighting style, in the form of her [[Demonic Flute]]. She was shown to have immense skill using it. In a fight with Shikamaru she was able to dodge attacks and play her flute simultaneously. However, her flute, having been her only weapon, left her somewhat vulnerable to close-range combat as she was prone to lack ofpreparation for any other tools. In the anime, after her [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]], she corrected that mistake. Nevertheless, Tayuya still used her flute for a variety of purposes; one such purpose was controlling her [[Doki]]: three massive, ogre-like greatures that can absorb an enemy's physical energy through [[Revolt of the Demon World|spectral worms spawned by the creatures]]. Another one of her abilities was performing sound-based genjutsu, such as [[Demonic Flute: Phantom Sound Chains]]. Since it was transmitted through the sound of her flute, it had an extremely long range and power, and could affect the opponent even if she didn't know their exact location. In the anime, after her reincarnation, it was noted by Shikamaru that her range grew considerably.

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Tayuya was the only member of the Sound Four to use sound as her primary fighting style, in the form of her [[Demonic Flute]]. She was shown to have immense skill using it. In a fight with Shikamaru she was able to dodge attacks and play her flute simultaneously. However, her flute, having been her only weapon, left her somewhat vulnerable to close-range combat as she lackedpreference for any other tools. In the anime, after her [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnation]], she corrected that mistake. Nevertheless, Tayuya still used her flute for a variety of purposes; one such purpose was controlling her [[Doki]]: three massive, ogre-like creatures that can absorb an enemy's physical energy through [[Revolt of the Demon World|spectral worms spawned by the creatures]]. Another one of her abilities was performing sound-based genjutsu, such as [[Demonic Flute: Phantom Sound Chains]]. Since it was transmitted through the sound of her flute, it had an extremely long range and power, and could affect the opponent even if she didn't know their exact location. In the anime, after her reincarnation, it was noted by Shikamaru that her range grew considerably.

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=== CollaborationTechniques ===

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=== CooperationNinjutsu ===

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[[File:Shikokumujin.jpg|thumb|right|Tayuya and the other Sound Four using the Four Black Fog Battle Formation technique.]]

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[[File:Four Black Fogs Formation.png|thumb|right|Tayuya and the other Sound Four using the Four Black Fogs Formation technique.]]

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Despite the volatile relationship between the members of the Sound Four, they were well-versed in a series of [[collaborationtechniques]]. They could use the [[Combination Transformation]] in order to pose as Orochimaru's bodyguards while also concealing their numbers. During the battle between the [[Third Hokage]] and Orochimaru, they could produce the [[Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment]] in order to avoid anyone from entering or leaving the confines of the barrier. When carring [[Sasuke]] to Orochimaru, they used another technique, a barrier called the [[Four Black Fog Battle Formation]] which traps the target in a temporary death state in order to allow him to adapt to the Cursed Seal and make for easier transportation. In the anime, they also displayed another technique, the [[Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover]], that sends the souls of both the user and the target into the confines of a special barrier. They could also use the [[Sound Four: Summoning: Four Beasts Encirclement Formation]], which brought out their individual summons to trap their opponents from all sides.

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Despite the volatile relationship between the members of the Sound Four, they were well-versed in a series of [[CooperationNinjutsu]]. They could use the [[Combination Transformation]] in order to pose as Orochimaru's bodyguards while also concealing their numbers. During the battle between the [[Third Hokage]] and Orochimaru, they could produce the [[Four Violet Flames Formation]] in order to avoid anyone from entering or leaving the confines of the barrier. When carring [[Sasuke]] to Orochimaru, they used another technique, a barrier called the [[Four Black Fogs Formation]] which traps the target in a temporary death state in order to allow him to adapt to the Cursed Seal and make for easier transportation. In the anime, they also displayed another technique, the [[Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover]], that sends the souls of both the user and the target into the confines of a special barrier. They could also use the [[Sound Four: Summoning: Four Beasts Encirclement Formation]], which brought out their individual summons to trap their opponents from all sides.

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== Part I ==

== Part I ==

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=== Invasion of Konoha Arc ===

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=== Konoha Crush ===

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Tayuya made her first appearance with the rest of the Sound Four [[Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment|creating a barrier]] to keep others from interfering with [[Orochimaru]]'s fight with the [[Third Hokage]]. She later escorted Orochimaru when he left.

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Tayuya made her first appearance with the rest of the Sound Four [[Four Violet Flames Formation|creating a barrier]] to keep others from interfering with [[Orochimaru]]'s fight with the [[Third Hokage]]. She later escorted Orochimaru when he left.

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=== Sasuke RetrievalArc ===

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=== Sasuke RecoveryMission ===

When the [[Sasuke Retrieval Team]] caught up with the Sound Four after having left Neji and Chōji behind to deal with [[Kidōmaru]] and [[Jirōbō]], the team managed to catch up with Tayuya and took the barrel Sasuke was being carried in. While trying to take it back [[Sakon and Ukon]] were separated from her, leaving her to retrieve it. While attempting to, Tayuya was confronted by [[Kimimaro]], her former leader, who threatened to kill her if she didn't deal with some of the [[Konoha]] ninja resulting in her fighting [[Shikamaru Nara]].

When the [[Sasuke Retrieval Team]] caught up with the Sound Four after having left Neji and Chōji behind to deal with [[Kidōmaru]] and [[Jirōbō]], the team managed to catch up with Tayuya and took the barrel Sasuke was being carried in. While trying to take it back [[Sakon and Ukon]] were separated from her, leaving her to retrieve it. While attempting to, Tayuya was confronted by [[Kimimaro]], her former leader, who threatened to kill her if she didn't deal with some of the [[Konoha]] ninja resulting in her fighting [[Shikamaru Nara]].

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Tayuya summoned her [[Doki|three demons]], which she controlled with her flute and easily gained the upper hand against Shikamaru, while at the same time activating stage one of her cursed seal. Being unable to read her music, Shikamaru had to fall back and build a strategy. When he finished, he had nine moves. As he used them, Tayuya used her Doki to block them, while Shikamaru observed her finger positions and how her Doki reacted to them. He eventually took control of the three with his shadow, telling her how he found shōgi fun because he can take over his opponent's pieces. Shikamaru then attacked her with the three demons, prompting Tayuya to de-summon them. Tayuya, activating the second stage of her [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals#Tayuya|cursed seal]], resisted Shikamaru's shadow, even when he used his [[Shadow–Neck Binding Technique]] attempting to choke her.

Tayuya summoned her [[Doki|three demons]], which she controlled with her flute and easily gained the upper hand against Shikamaru, while at the same time activating stage one of her cursed seal. Being unable to read her music, Shikamaru had to fall back and build a strategy. When he finished, he had nine moves. As he used them, Tayuya used her Doki to block them, while Shikamaru observed her finger positions and how her Doki reacted to them. He eventually took control of the three with his shadow, telling her how he found shōgi fun because he can take over his opponent's pieces. Shikamaru then attacked her with the three demons, prompting Tayuya to de-summon them. Tayuya, activating the second stage of her [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals#Tayuya|cursed seal]], resisted Shikamaru's shadow, even when he used his [[Shadow–Neck Binding Technique]] attempting to choke her.

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[[File:Shikamaru Tayuya.jpg|thumb|right|Tayuya in her fight with Shikamaru.]]

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[[File:Ep123shikamaru.png|thumb|right|Tayuya in her fight with Shikamaru.]]

Picking up the kunai that had missed her she tried to slit his throat but was suddenly punched in the gut and caught by his shadow again, and sees that he broke his finger in order to break out of the genjutsu, revealing that he only pretended to fall prey to her genjutsu. Shikamaru then explained about his plan and how he missed with that kunai on purpose to get her to come closer while he then prepared his Shadow–Neck Binding Technique. However, thanks to the brute strength awarded by the [[Sound Four's cursed seals#Tayuya|Level 2 of her cursed seal]], Tayuya was eventually able to overcome him again after the shadow had shifted back and forth and was almost able to kill Shikamaru.

Picking up the kunai that had missed her she tried to slit his throat but was suddenly punched in the gut and caught by his shadow again, and sees that he broke his finger in order to break out of the genjutsu, revealing that he only pretended to fall prey to her genjutsu. Shikamaru then explained about his plan and how he missed with that kunai on purpose to get her to come closer while he then prepared his Shadow–Neck Binding Technique. However, thanks to the brute strength awarded by the [[Sound Four's cursed seals#Tayuya|Level 2 of her cursed seal]], Tayuya was eventually able to overcome him again after the shadow had shifted back and forth and was almost able to kill Shikamaru.

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[[File:Tayuyaisdead.jpg|thumb|left|Tayuya's death.]]

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[[File:Tayuyaisdead.png|thumb|left|Tayuya's death.]]

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[[Temari]], however, arrived at the last second, and blew her away with a strong gust of wind. She then tried to use her genjutsu, but Temari blew the sound-waves away and damaged her flute. She then went into hiding. Shikamaru and Temari then discussed their situation. After Shikamaru suggested a retreat, Temari disregarded the suggestion and proceeded to use her [[Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance]] to destroy a large part of the forest. When the attack reached the tree Tayuya was hiding behind, it sliced it up, slashing her several times, causing her to scream in pain. Several sliced tree trunk parts then fell on Tayuya's body, crushing her lower half and killing her. Her body then reverted to its original form as she laid dead on the forest floor.

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[[Temari]], however, arrived at the last second, and blew her away with a strong gust of wind. She then tried to use her genjutsu, but Temari blew the sound-waves away and damaged her flute. She then went into hiding. Shikamaru and Temari then discussed their situation. After Shikamaru suggested a retreat, Temari disregarded the suggestion and proceeded to use her [[Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance]] to destroy a large part of the forest. When the attack reached the tree Tayuya was hiding behind, it sliced it up, slashing her several times, causing her to scream in pain. Several sliced tree trunk parts then fell on Tayuya's body, crushing her lower half and killing her. Her body then reverted to its original form as she lay dead on the forest floor.

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== Part II ==

== Part II ==

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=== Fourth Shinobi World War:Confrontation ===

[[File:Kako no Bōrei.png|thumb|right|The reincarnated Tayuya.]]

[[File:Kako no Bōrei.png|thumb|right|The reincarnated Tayuya.]]

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In the anime, Tayuya was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] along with her Sound Four team-mates during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. She was deployed with [[Jirōbō]] at the [[Land of Lightning]]'s coast and fought Shikamaru again. Despite losing even when her body was enhanced by her summoner due to her opponent having become more skilled since their last battle, Tayuya quickly reconstructed herself and cast the [[Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover]] to teleport herself and Shikamaru to another location where her comrades have brought their respective opponents to.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 303</ref> Tayuya rejoins her comrades in the Underworld Turnover barrier and they continue their battles with their enemies, switching opponents while Shikamaru comes up with an analysis. To reward them for their attempted efforts, Tayuya reveals that even their defeats will not release the barrier. Their battles rage on as the Sound Four overwhelm the Konoha shinobi with the hatred they hold for them. Taking advantage of this, Shikamaru continues to bait their hate to lure [[Naruto]] to the barrier and [[Ultra-Big Ball Rasenshuriken|break]] his comrades free. With the souls of their most hated enemies freed, Tayuya and her comrades decide to take out their hatred on Naruto, only to be easily defeated before their souls return to the afterlife.

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In the anime, Tayuya was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] along with her Sound Four team-mates during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. She was deployed with [[Jirōbō]] at the [[Land of Lightning]]'s coast and fought Shikamaru again. Despite losing even when her body was enhanced by her summoner due to her opponent having become more skilled since their last battle, Tayuya quickly reconstructed herself and cast the [[Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover]] to teleport herself and Shikamaru to another location where her comrades have brought their respective opponents to.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 303</ref> Tayuya rejoins her comrades in the Underworld Turnover barrier and they continue their battles with their enemies, switching opponents while Shikamaru comes up with an analysis. To reward them for their attempted efforts, Tayuya reveals that even their defeats will not release the barrier. Their battles rage on as the Sound Four overwhelm the Konoha shinobi with the hatred they hold for them. Taking advantage of this, Shikamaru continues to bait their hate to lure [[Naruto]] to the barrier and [[Ultra-Big Ball Rasenshuriken|break]] his comrades free. With the souls of their most hated enemies freed, Tayuya and her comrades decide to take out their hatred on Naruto, only to be easily defeated before their souls return to the [[Pure Land|afterlife]].

== Legacy ==

== Legacy ==

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[[File:Tayuya+Kabuto.png|thumb|left|Kabuto producing a manifestation of Tayuya's body from his navel-snake.]]

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[[File:Kabuto using Tayuya's powers.png|thumb|left|Kabuto producing a manifestation of Tayuya's body from his navel-snake.]]

Having used the DNA of the [[Sound Five]] in his experiments during his quest to find himself, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] gained access to [[Sakon and Ukon]]'s [[Sakon and Ukon's Kekkei Genkai|kekkei genkai]] which allowed him to access the DNA of the other Sound Five members within his body by creating constructs of them which appeared from the base of his navel-snake. By using [[Kimimaro]]'s [[Shikotsumyaku]], he could create a bone flute and employ Tayuya's sound-based genjutsu.

Having used the DNA of the [[Sound Five]] in his experiments during his quest to find himself, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] gained access to [[Sakon and Ukon]]'s [[Sakon and Ukon's Kekkei Genkai|kekkei genkai]] which allowed him to access the DNA of the other Sound Five members within his body by creating constructs of them which appeared from the base of his navel-snake. By using [[Kimimaro]]'s [[Shikotsumyaku]], he could create a bone flute and employ Tayuya's sound-based genjutsu.

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Tayuya was overbearing and foul-mouthed towards most people, especially Jirōbō, calling him "fatty" and Sakon calling him "birdbrain", as he criticised her over it. She didn't think much of Shikamaru Nara as a leader, but as a weak, useless rat, who ran away when she used her Doki to attack him. Like several of the Sound Four, Tayuya had her own perception of morality as she criticised Shikamaru for sacrificing members of his team to bring back one person who left with them voluntarily. Orochimaru commented that Tayuya has a "doesn't-want-to-lose" mentality that can slow down the team.[2] Like the rest of the Sound Five, Tayuya constantly referred to her enemies as "trash".

Tayuya's most distinctive feature was her long, untamed, pink hair (depicted as red in the anime). She also wore a black hat with bandaged sides which was shredded when Tayuya reached her second state. She wore a tan tunic, much like the other members of Sound Four, with black shorts and standard black shinobi sandals. In her second state her skin turns brown and her eyes turn yellow. Her hair grows longer and turns pink in the anime. She also grows a set of horns.

As one of the Sound Four, an elite group who served at Orochimaru's direct orders, Tayuya was a strong kunoichi. She claimed to be the second strongest member of the Sound Four, subsequent only to Sakon. She was also very intelligent, and could think of excellent strategies, though not quite parallel with those of Shikamaru. In the anime, another testament to her skills was her being chosen for reincarnation by Kabuto Yakushi. Furthermore, Shikamaru stated that Tayuya's prowess was of jōnin-level.[3]

As one of Orochimaru's closest and most powerful warriors, Tayuya was branded with a cursed seal. When in Level 2 Cursed Seal form, her hair grew longer, remaining pink, her skin became a dark shade of brown, and she grew several horns on the top of her head. In this state, she gained an immense boost in strength, stamina and endurance, which allowed her to surpass even Shikamaru's various shadow techniques. In the anime, when experiencing strong feelings of hatred and rage, she could draw even more power from the seal. As a result, after her reincarnation, the power of her cursed seal was increased considerably. An example of this was the fact that the range of her sound-based genjutsu techniques were greatly increased.

Tayuya was the only member of the Sound Four to use sound as her primary fighting style, in the form of her Demonic Flute. She was shown to have immense skill using it. In a fight with Shikamaru she was able to dodge attacks and play her flute simultaneously. However, her flute, having been her only weapon, left her somewhat vulnerable to close-range combat as she lacked preference for any other tools. In the anime, after her reincarnation, she corrected that mistake. Nevertheless, Tayuya still used her flute for a variety of purposes; one such purpose was controlling her Doki: three massive, ogre-like creatures that can absorb an enemy's physical energy through spectral worms spawned by the creatures. Another one of her abilities was performing sound-based genjutsu, such as Demonic Flute: Phantom Sound Chains. Since it was transmitted through the sound of her flute, it had an extremely long range and power, and could affect the opponent even if she didn't know their exact location. In the anime, after her reincarnation, it was noted by Shikamaru that her range grew considerably.

Tayuya made her first appearance with the rest of the Sound Four creating a barrier to keep others from interfering with Orochimaru's fight with the Third Hokage. She later escorted Orochimaru when he left.

When the Sasuke Retrieval Team caught up with the Sound Four after having left Neji and Chōji behind to deal with Kidōmaru and Jirōbō, the team managed to catch up with Tayuya and took the barrel Sasuke was being carried in. While trying to take it back Sakon and Ukon were separated from her, leaving her to retrieve it. While attempting to, Tayuya was confronted by Kimimaro, her former leader, who threatened to kill her if she didn't deal with some of the Konoha ninja resulting in her fighting Shikamaru Nara.

Tayuya summons her Doki.

Tayuya summoned her three demons, which she controlled with her flute and easily gained the upper hand against Shikamaru, while at the same time activating stage one of her cursed seal. Being unable to read her music, Shikamaru had to fall back and build a strategy. When he finished, he had nine moves. As he used them, Tayuya used her Doki to block them, while Shikamaru observed her finger positions and how her Doki reacted to them. He eventually took control of the three with his shadow, telling her how he found shōgi fun because he can take over his opponent's pieces. Shikamaru then attacked her with the three demons, prompting Tayuya to de-summon them. Tayuya, activating the second stage of her cursed seal, resisted Shikamaru's shadow, even when he used his Shadow–Neck Binding Technique attempting to choke her.

Tayuya in her fight with Shikamaru.

Picking up the kunai that had missed her she tried to slit his throat but was suddenly punched in the gut and caught by his shadow again, and sees that he broke his finger in order to break out of the genjutsu, revealing that he only pretended to fall prey to her genjutsu. Shikamaru then explained about his plan and how he missed with that kunai on purpose to get her to come closer while he then prepared his Shadow–Neck Binding Technique. However, thanks to the brute strength awarded by the Level 2 of her cursed seal, Tayuya was eventually able to overcome him again after the shadow had shifted back and forth and was almost able to kill Shikamaru.

Tayuya's death.

Temari, however, arrived at the last second, and blew her away with a strong gust of wind. She then tried to use her genjutsu, but Temari blew the sound-waves away and damaged her flute. She then went into hiding. Shikamaru and Temari then discussed their situation. After Shikamaru suggested a retreat, Temari disregarded the suggestion and proceeded to use her Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance to destroy a large part of the forest. When the attack reached the tree Tayuya was hiding behind, it sliced it up, slashing her several times, causing her to scream in pain. Several sliced tree trunk parts then fell on Tayuya's body, crushing her lower half and killing her. Her body then reverted to its original form as she lay dead on the forest floor.

In the anime, Tayuya was reincarnated by Kabuto Yakushi along with her Sound Four team-mates during the Fourth Shinobi World War. She was deployed with Jirōbō at the Land of Lightning's coast and fought Shikamaru again. Despite losing even when her body was enhanced by her summoner due to her opponent having become more skilled since their last battle, Tayuya quickly reconstructed herself and cast the Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover to teleport herself and Shikamaru to another location where her comrades have brought their respective opponents to.[4] Tayuya rejoins her comrades in the Underworld Turnover barrier and they continue their battles with their enemies, switching opponents while Shikamaru comes up with an analysis. To reward them for their attempted efforts, Tayuya reveals that even their defeats will not release the barrier. Their battles rage on as the Sound Four overwhelm the Konoha shinobi with the hatred they hold for them. Taking advantage of this, Shikamaru continues to bait their hate to lure Naruto to the barrier and break his comrades free. With the souls of their most hated enemies freed, Tayuya and her comrades decide to take out their hatred on Naruto, only to be easily defeated before their souls return to the afterlife.

Kabuto producing a manifestation of Tayuya's body from his navel-snake.

Having used the DNA of the Sound Five in his experiments during his quest to find himself, Kabuto Yakushi gained access to Sakon and Ukon's kekkei genkai which allowed him to access the DNA of the other Sound Five members within his body by creating constructs of them which appeared from the base of his navel-snake. By using Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku, he could create a bone flute and employ Tayuya's sound-based genjutsu.

Tayuya's hair is shown as dark pink in the manga. In the anime, it has a colour closer to red, but becomes pink when she enters cursed seal stage 2.

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Her favourite phrase was "I alone am exalted" (唯我独尊, Yuiga Dokuson). This phrase is short for Throughout Heaven and Earth, only I am exalted (天上天下唯我独尊, Tenjō Tenga Yuiga Dokuson). This phrase was said by the Gautama Buddha when he was born as Prince Siddhārtha. Nowadays, the short version is an idiom referring to a conceited and arrogant person.

(To Shikamaru) "You fool. One little midget, what are you going to do? And also, look at what happened. Each time, in order to move forward, you sacrificed one of your members, didn't you? Is that guy Sasuke so precious to you? Just for the sake of one person… How many of your team members are you willing to lose? You mindless worm."

(To Kimimaro) "I don't care if you kill me, all that matters is you'll die too."